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Bengal Gram with Pigeon Peas
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Bengal Gram with Pigeon Peas

Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Mixing the two common daals to maximize the protein and nutrients for PLWs. This pairing fulfils the increased needs better than a single daal-based dish.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1634kcal (%DRI 68)
Protein: 55g (%DRI 76)
Carbohydrates: 246g (%DRI 71)
Fats: 54g (%DRI 67)
Folic acid: 647mcg (%DRI 114)
Calcium: 398mg (%DRI 40)
Iron: 21mg (%DRI 77)

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Mixing the two common daals to maximize the protein and nutrients for PLWs. This pairing fulfils the increased needs better than a single daal-based dish.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1634kcal (%DRI 68)
Protein: 55g (%DRI 76)
Carbohydrates: 246g (%DRI 71)
Fats: 54g (%DRI 67)
Folic acid: 647mcg (%DRI 114)
Calcium: 398mg (%DRI 40)
Iron: 21mg (%DRI 77)

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Bengal Gram with Pigeon Peas

Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Mixing the two common daals to maximize the protein and nutrients for PLWs. This pairing fulfils the increased needs better than a single daal-based dish.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1634kcal (%DRI 68)
Protein: 55g (%DRI 76)
Carbohydrates: 246g (%DRI 71)
Fats: 54g (%DRI 67)
Folic acid: 647mcg (%DRI 114)
Calcium: 398mg (%DRI 40)
Iron: 21mg (%DRI 77)

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Mixing the two common daals to maximize the protein and nutrients for PLWs. This pairing fulfils the increased needs better than a single daal-based dish.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1634kcal (%DRI 68)
Protein: 55g (%DRI 76)
Carbohydrates: 246g (%DRI 71)
Fats: 54g (%DRI 67)
Folic acid: 647mcg (%DRI 114)
Calcium: 398mg (%DRI 40)
Iron: 21mg (%DRI 77)

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Ingredients

55 mins
5 servings
  1. 1 1/2 cupsBengal gram (soaked)
  2. 1 1/2 cupspigeon peas (soaked)
  3. 1 1/2 cupstomato (chopped)
  4. 1 cuppotato (diced)
  5. 1 cuponion (chopped)
  6. 1/2 cupoil
  7. 1/2 tbspgreen chili
  8. 1 tspginger
  9. 1 tspgarlic
  10. 1 tspsalt
  11. To taste condiments
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55 mins
  1. 1

    In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add the ginger paste and garlic paste, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it softens and blends into the mixture.

  4. 4

    Add condiments to taste and preference.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped potatoes and cook for 2-4 mins. Now add bengal gram and pigeon peas to the pot with enough water to cover the mixture.

  6. 6

    Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and potatoes are tender.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with chapatis.

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Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
on May 12, 2026 20:22
Punjab, Pakistan
“Healthy! Tasty! Recipes” were developed under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Punjab Multisectoral Nutrition Advisory Project (MSNA: 2023-2026) to address the malnutrition prevailing among women and children in Pakistan. Unbalanced diets lead to issues like low birth weight and stunting, which increase the risk of chronic diseases later in life. While knowledge is key to a balanced diet, it is often hard to access in rural areas. To bridge this gap, these recipes are designed for:                                                                                           1. Pregnant and lactating women2. Infants of complementary feeding age (6-24 months)3. Undernourished children4. School-aged children                                                          Overall, these recipes emphasize “Healthy, Tasty and Cook-friendly” as highlighted below:                                                                                    • Use common vegetables and eggs rich in minerals, vitamins and protein.• Follow WHO guidance on healthy diets by minimizing sugar, salt, and fat.• Use techniques like steaming and shallow frying to retain more nutrients.• Recommend chopping or grating veggies finely to improve texture for picky eaters.• Maximize local flavors and traditional wisdom for wider acceptability.• Encourage using home-grown produce from "nutrition gardens" (veggies and eggs).                                                                                                                                                                     Distributed through health centers and schools, these recipes aim to bring health and smiles to every kitchen in Punjab.Sources of Nutrition values: the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Composition Table for Pakistan
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